Jay hits the nail right on the head. And he doesn't sugar-coat his words. Too often I've seen campaign literature which is a rehash of the candidate's resume. Nothing all about the issues they stand for, what they'll do for me, what differentiates them from their opponent. Simply a resume of the previous positions they've occupied or their involvement in the community. And then they wonder why they didn't win. A very hard-hitting message, Jay, but one that every candidate and their core campaign team, particularly their communications people, should clearly understand ... but won't. (Pardon my cynicism but I've had too many discussions with the communications types on this issue and they still don't get it).
Most candidates will start off talking about themselves and that will turn most people away. Start out by saying what you will do fir the people. Don't over reach your limits. Say what you believe you can do. No false promises or hopes. Only talk about yourself when asked. Most people don't care what college you went to or what you did in life that their bragging about themselves. Bottom line, what are you going to do for us.
Kindly try to work with the community based organisations in you locality...Do some civic education and look for donors to help you aid and then advance to politics directly after going through social reforms.
I have no experience but I would like to run for mayor I would like to eliminate property taxes give back the feeling of home ownership I would also do away with a lot of code enforcement and I would take only half salary my staff would take less salary as well
You can't control taxes if you're the mayor. A mayor is only the chief executive on their city. You must run for legislative department if you want to create laws or cut taxes
Jay hits the nail right on the head. And he doesn't sugar-coat his words. Too often I've seen campaign literature which is a rehash of the candidate's resume. Nothing all about the issues they stand for, what they'll do for me, what differentiates them from their opponent. Simply a resume of the previous positions they've occupied or their involvement in the community. And then they wonder why they didn't win.
A very hard-hitting message, Jay, but one that every candidate and their core campaign team, particularly their communications people, should clearly understand ... but won't.
(Pardon my cynicism but I've had too many discussions with the communications types on this issue and they still don't get it).
Robert--I think we agree on this one. You are spot on. J
Am in Kenya and i want to run for a member of parliament and I have never don't this before.where will I start and how will I progress for 10 months.
Most candidates will start off talking about themselves and that will turn most people away. Start out by saying what you will do fir the people. Don't over reach your limits. Say what you believe you can do. No false promises or hopes. Only talk about yourself when asked. Most people don't care what college you went to or what you did in life that their bragging about themselves. Bottom line, what are you going to do for us.
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I am a Kenyan citizen and want to run for ward representative in an area prone of cattle rustling.kindly advice me
Kindly try to work with the community based organisations in you locality...Do some civic education and look for donors to help you aid and then advance to politics directly after going through social reforms.
I have no experience but I would like to run for mayor I would like to eliminate property taxes give back the feeling of home ownership I would also do away with a lot of code enforcement and I would take only half salary my staff would take less salary as well
You can't control taxes if you're the mayor. A mayor is only the chief executive on their city. You must run for legislative department if you want to create laws or cut taxes
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